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Students whose college years were upended by Covid face their next hurdle: repaying loans

By Claretta Bellamy After Covid completely upended life on college campuses, students and recent graduates are encountering a new challenge: student loans. Federal student loan payments are resuming this week, ending the three-year pause enacted through policies in 2020 to ease financial burdens when the Covid pandemic rattled the economy and countless people’s livelihoods. Millions of college students and graduates — including Black women, who carry the highest burden of student debt — held on to the hope of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, which the Supreme Court struck down in June. Yet, Biden is aiming to push policies that would provide relief

Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., Makes Key Additions to Cabinet

By Monica Lewis As he prepares to hold his formal inauguration next week, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., has announced key additions to his cabinet as well as leadership updates within the Office of Corporate Relations, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer, all areas focused on supporting strategic priorities for the University. Vinson, who started his role as the University’s 18th president on September 1, has named two new members to his cabinet: Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, senior advisor for strategic initiatives, and Odalys M. Diaz Piñeiro, Ed.D., chief of staff. Zeleza started in

Revitalized NCCU Art Museum Reopens with Ernie Barnes Exhibit, Nov. 3

By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announces the grand reopening of its newly- renovated NCCU Art Museum, with a significant exhibition entitled “Celebrating Ernie Barnes: A Homecoming,” which will be displayed from Thursday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Distinguished NCCU alumnus Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. attended then-called North Carolina College (N.C.C.) at Durham (1956-60) on a full athletics scholarship and majored in art. Barnes credited his formal artistic and athletic training at N.C.C. as an integral foundation for his style and approach to art. Today, his art is internationally recognized, acclaimed, admired and has been exhibited in major museums, institutions and

Texas Voters Weigh in on Proposed Constitutional Amendments in UH-TSU Survey

Written by Texas Southern University From expanding state parks and high-speed internet access to authorizing property tax relief and financing natural gas electric generating plants, a new survey suggests Texas voters are poised to approve some of the highest-profile proposed amendments to the state constitution. The survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University asked likely voters about six of 14 proposed amendments on the ballot this fall. Early voting starts Monday. The election is Nov. 7. At least half of voters

VSU Students Selected To Participate In A NASA Competition

Courtesy of Virginia State University For the first time in the history of Virginia State University, a team of students has been invited to participate in the 2023-2024 NASA Student Launch Challenge. The Trojan Takeoff Team will compete against 48 teams from universities nationwide in one of the most prestigious rocketry competitions in the country. Teams are expected to design, build, and launch a high-powered rocket to an altitude of 4,000 to 5,000 feet. The event will take place in Huntsville, Alabama, in April 2024.  “The NASA Student Launch Competition is a nationwide competition among colleges and universities, and NASA

HU Awarded a $1.7M Grant from the Simons Foundation to Help Develop a New Stellarator Experiment Group to Advance Research in Fusion Plasma Science

Written By Hampton University Hampton University has been awarded a $1.76M grant from the Simons Foundation to help develop a new Stellarator Experiment Group to advance research in Fusion Plasma Science. The grant is focused on undergraduate and graduate education to engage underrepresented students, scientists, and engineers in research of worldwide importance, in collaboration with internationally known researchers and ultimately introducing a new and diverse set of expertise into the fusion workforce. The funding will support the design and construction of a stellarator experiment, STAR_Lite, in partnership with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). The Stellarator for Research and Training

Claflin University Scholar Establishes W.H.I.S.P.E.R. Program To Support Women Education Majors

Courtesy of Claflin University Jordan Pritcher is a senior early education major who embodies what defines a “visionary leader” at Claflin University. Pritcher is a senior early education administration major from Savannah, Ga. She is also the founder and president of Women Heroically Inspiring Students Professionally Educationally and Respectfully (W.H.I.S.P.E.R.), the first student organization exclusively for female education majors at Claflin University. The organization’s mission is to promote the intellectual and social development of women education majors at the University. The organization works with current college and high school students who aspire to careers in education. “I created W.H.I.S.P.E.R. after

Dr. Juan McGruder to lead Meharry institutional advancement team

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Juan McGruder, Ph.D., has been appointed as senior vice president of institutional advancement at Meharry Medical College. McGruder will be responsible for driving development initiatives for the College, including expanding strategic partnerships to advance equity in health care and improve care for the underserved. With more than 25 years of experience in leadership, program development and management, McGruder arrives at Meharry from Oglethorpe University, where he drove business development as vice president of advancement. As senior vice president of institutional advancement, he will expand private and public investment and partnerships with Meharry that will expand

Tuskegee University Welcomed Families for an Enriching Parents Weekend

Written by Tuskegee University Parents and family members of Tuskegee University students were on campus last weekend for the annual Parents’ Weekend 2023 – “Celebrating Tuskegee University Golden Tigers – Head, Heart, and Hand.” The festive weekend included interactive workshops, enlightening seminars, and opportunities to connect with key individuals who play a pivotal role in their student’s journey. Parents Weekend offers a rich array of experiences that strengthen the sense of community and belonging at Tuskegee University. It’s a chance for parents to gain valuable insights into their student’s academic and personal growth. Through engaging sessions and activities, they can

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